I've been one week so far with hearing aids, mostly to manage the tinnitus. It's going well. I find I'm not saying "what?" as often when I'm addressed. I was at a huge social gathering last weekend and I could actually understand what people near me were saying.

They don't actually eliminate the tinnitus but they give me more to hear and focus on so that the constant hissing fades, unless I'm thinking about it (like right now).